We would like our 16 year old son, Joshua, to have the opportunity to receive therapy through The Brain Balence Center in Southlake, Tx. We believe it is a crucial step in the process of him overcoming autism. He was diagnosed with PDD-NOS at 3 years of age, and later. . . . .

We would like our 16 year old son, Joshua, to have the opportunity to receive therapy through The Brain Balence Center in Southlake, Tx. We believe it is a crucial step in the process of him overcoming autism. He was diagnosed with PDD-NOS at 3 years of age, and later given an autism diagnoses. He has completed the assessment for the program, and it revealed a larger deficient than we anticipated. Joshua has retained all of the primitive reflexes that should have been released during his first year of life. Four of the eight reflexes are severe. This therapy provides a wholistic approach that will equip him, and us, with tools needed to overcome in this area. As these primative reflexes are released, Joshua will be able to then focus on sensory perception & processing. After that, he will move onto sensory motor & awareness, and then onto cognitive skills and appropriate behavior. The cost of the program is $16,550 and would cover the 9 months of therapy he will need to reach these goals. This fund raiser will help us with the initial installment for the first three months. After the first three months are completed, Joshua will be be retested, and we will move forward from there. Each therapy session is 1 hour and he would receive 3 per week. Over the years, we have seen much progress and many miracles following God's leading into therapies such as, physical, occupational and speech as insurance, and personal finances allowed. We believe this is the next step in his journey, but we cannot do it alone. It is not considered "medical" by our insurance because it is based on the science of neuroplasticiity, an exciting "new" science in the field of Neurology. However, this program has been implemented for the past ten years, and is having great success in the lives of many children on the autism spectrum. Dr. Robert Melillo is the neuroscientist who developed the program. You can google him to see his credentials, and learn more about the Brain Balence Center. The following information is about PDD-NOS from the Brain Balance website:

PDD-NOS is a developmental disorder on the autism spectrum that is often referred to as atypical autism. A child who receives a diagnosis of PDD-NOS usually falls into one of the following categories: The child is high functioning, but is experiencing cognitive issues and/or language delay that would prevent an Asperger diagnosis. The child has many symptoms of autism, but fewer perseverative behaviors than an autism diagnosis requires.

Symptoms may include: Unresponsive to name by 12 months of age; Does not point at objects to show interest by 14 months; Does not play “pretend” games by 18 months; Avoids eye contact and wants to be alone; Has trouble understanding other people’s feelings or talking about their own feelings; Has delayed speech and language skills; Repeats words or phrases over and over (echolalia); Gives unrelated answers to questions; Gets upset by minor changes; Has obsessive interests; Flaps hands, rocks body, or spins in circles; Has unusual reactions to the way things sound, smell, taste, look, or feel.

Research results published in the Oxford Journal Cerebral Cortex show that study participants with autism spectrum disorders have decreased inter-hemispheric connectivity in brain regions responsible for regulating behaviors associated with the disorder. This connectivity issue is called functional disconnection syndrome, an imbalance in hemispheric brain communication that is at the root of learning and developmental issues. Since the right hemisphere of the brain regulates creativity, non-verbal learning, communication, attention, and socially appropriate behavior, a child with decreased right-brain activity may have trouble reading body language, regulating repetitive behaviors, and maintaining eye contact, attention, and mood. The Brain Balance Program combines individually customized sensory motor and neuro-academic activities that are designed to improve right-brain connectivity leading to a reduction or elimination of behavioral symptoms. In addition, our nutritional guidelines are supported by recent research that stresses the importance of a healthy diet in decreasing symptoms of autism spectrum disorders.

Help and Hope for PDD-NOS

Neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s ability to improve and change throughout a person’s lifetime, is fundamental to the Brain Balance Program. Our drug-free, integrated approach brings parents and kids together to achieve a common goal of improving symptoms of PDD-NOS so they may reach their full potential.

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We would like our 16 year old son, Joshua, to have the opportunity to receive therapy through The Brain Balence Center in Southlake, Tx. We believe it is a crucial step in the process of him overcoming autism. He was diagnosed with PDD-NOS at 3 years of age, and later given an autism diagnoses. He has completed the assessment for the program, and it revealed a larger deficient than we anticipated. Joshua has retained all of the primitive reflexes that should have been released during his first year of life. Four of the eight reflexes are severe. This therapy provides a wholistic approach that will equip him, and us, with tools needed to overcome in this area. As these primative reflexes are released, Joshua will be able to then focus on sensory perception & processing. After that, he will move onto sensory motor & awareness, and then onto cognitive skills and appropriate behavior. The cost of the program is $16,550 and would cover the 9 months of therapy he will need to reach these goals. This fund raiser will help us with the initial installment for the first three months. After the first three months are completed, Joshua will be be retested, and we will move forward from there. Each therapy session is 1 hour and he would receive 3 per week. Over the years, we have seen much progress and many miracles following God's leading into therapies such as, physical, occupational and speech as insurance, and personal finances allowed. We believe this is the next step in his journey, but we cannot do it alone. It is not considered "medical" by our insurance because it is based on the science of neuroplasticiity, an exciting "new" science in the field of Neurology. However, this program has been implemented for the past ten years, and is having great success in the lives of many children on the autism spectrum. Dr. Robert Melillo is the neuroscientist who developed the program. You can google him to see his credentials, and learn more about the Brain Balence Center. The following information is about PDD-NOS from the Brain Balance website:

PDD-NOS is a developmental disorder on the autism spectrum that is often referred to as atypical autism. A child who receives a diagnosis of PDD-NOS usually falls into one of the following categories: The child is high functioning, but is experiencing cognitive issues and/or language delay that would prevent an Asperger diagnosis. The child has many symptoms of autism, but fewer perseverative behaviors than an autism diagnosis requires.

Symptoms may include: Unresponsive to name by 12 months of age; Does not point at objects to show interest by 14 months; Does not play “pretend” games by 18 months; Avoids eye contact and wants to be alone; Has trouble understanding other people’s feelings or talking about their own feelings; Has delayed speech and language skills; Repeats words or phrases over and over (echolalia); Gives unrelated answers to questions; Gets upset by minor changes; Has obsessive interests; Flaps hands, rocks body, or spins in circles; Has unusual reactions to the way things sound, smell, taste, look, or feel.

Research results published in the Oxford Journal Cerebral Cortex show that study participants with autism spectrum disorders have decreased inter-hemispheric connectivity in brain regions responsible for regulating behaviors associated with the disorder. This connectivity issue is called functional disconnection syndrome, an imbalance in hemispheric brain communication that is at the root of learning and developmental issues. Since the right hemisphere of the brain regulates creativity, non-verbal learning, communication, attention, and socially appropriate behavior, a child with decreased right-brain activity may have trouble reading body language, regulating repetitive behaviors, and maintaining eye contact, attention, and mood. The Brain Balance Program combines individually customized sensory motor and neuro-academic activities that are designed to improve right-brain connectivity leading to a reduction or elimination of behavioral symptoms. In addition, our nutritional guidelines are supported by recent research that stresses the importance of a healthy diet in decreasing symptoms of autism spectrum disorders.

Help and Hope for PDD-NOS

Neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s ability to improve and change throughout a person’s lifetime, is fundamental to the Brain Balance Program. Our drug-free, integrated approach brings parents and kids together to achieve a common goal of improving symptoms of PDD-NOS so they may reach their full potential.

We added new information learned during Joshua's post assessment review. The new information added is written in bold font :) Proverbs 3:27 MSG "...;your hand is God’s hand..."

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The Lord IS able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above and beyond what you are thinking....continue to trust Him and believe Him for total healing and restoration!!!!

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This donation is from a lady that I work with. sent by Carolyn Dalton

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We love you. Uncle Arnold & Aunt Elaine

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We sincerely wish Josh the absolute best experience in this journey. A young man with a loving set of parents that would go to the end of the earth for him, he deserves the chance to be healthy, PLEASE donate if you can...

The Lord IS able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above and beyond what you are thinking....continue to trust Him and believe Him for total healing and restoration!!!!

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Donna

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This donation is from a lady that I work with. sent by Carolyn Dalton

Pam Jones

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We love you. Uncle Arnold & Aunt Elaine

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We sincerely wish Josh the absolute best experience in this journey. A young man with a loving set of parents that would go to the end of the earth for him, he deserves the chance to be healthy, PLEASE donate if you can...

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